Danon pushed back on assertions that a recalibration of the alliance is warranted following recent midterm voting trends. Speaking to Israeli outlet i24 News, the envoy lamented that critics tied Israel's security posture to American economic hardships like surging oil prices. Furthermore, Danon clarified that the decision to attack Iran rested entirely with the United States, even though Israel supported the strike as the right move.
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The United States made the sovereign decision to strike Iran without operational directio…: The United States made the sovereign decision to strike Iran without operational direction from Israel.
Israel supported the American military effort against Iran despite not holding authority…: Israel supported the American military effort against Iran despite not holding authority over the operation.
Danon firmly opposed suggestions that the Republican party must alter its established dip…: Danon firmly opposed suggestions that the Republican party must alter its established diplomatic relationship with Israel.
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Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses
5 November 2026 21:34 GMT
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations has rejected US Vice President JD Vance’s analysis that the war on Iran was the “real reason” the Republicans suffered sweeping losses in the midterm elections, and that the party should “change our relationship to Israel”.
“It’s very easy to always blame Israel for everything, but that is not the case,” Danny Danon told Israeli outlet i24 News.
“I think it’s unfortunate that many made the link between rising prices, mainly oil prices, and the situation here in Israel,” the Israeli ambassador said.
“The decision to attack Iran was the decision of the United States. It wasn’t our decision. We supported the US effort, and we think it was the right decision.”
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